Baht is the currency of which country. Money in Thailand - tips for tourists

Every year Thailand becomes more and more popular among tourists who come here from all over the world. Russia and the CIS countries are no exception. It is not surprising that the Thai baht in 2014 became one of the most used currencies on the planet - it entered the top ten. What this money looks like, what is its exchange rate against the ruble and the dollar, and what tourists need to pay attention to - read about all this later in the article.

The appearance of banknotes

The Thai baht is issued in banknotes of 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 baht. On the front side of all denominations, the current king of Thailand, 88-year-old Bhumibol Adulyadej, is depicted. The international designation of this currency is THB. The brownish 10 baht banknotes are no longer issued, they have been replaced by coins. You will not be able to exchange them in official institutions, however, they are still circulating on hand and are quite common.

The 20 baht note is slightly larger than the 10 baht note. It is colored dull green. This often causes difficulties for tourists. In poor lighting, it looks very much like a 1000 baht note. It is not uncommon for taxi drivers to pay a thousand instead of the required twenty. The 50 baht banknote is noticeably different from all other banknotes. It's made of a plastic-like material and printed in vibrant blue. This is a very common denomination, which is convenient to pay in any situation.

100 baht is issued in reddish colors. The appearance of such a monetary unit has hardly changed for decades. Starting from this denomination, banknotes have a special metallized strip on the left side to combat counterfeiters. The 500 baht banknote is also made of plastic material. It has a bright purple hue. As for 1000 baht, the bill looks rather dull. Printed in brown on a white background.

How to distinguish a fake?

Oddly enough, the largest denomination of the currency is not particularly popular. Not all merchants can give change from a bill, and some are afraid to accept it because of the large number of fakes. Here's how to distinguish a fake from a real 1000 baht:

In the light, a three-dimensional watermark in the form of the head of King Bhumibol must be visible. Convincingly fake this element is quite difficult, so this is one of the easiest ways to calculate counterfeit money.
On the opposite side of the watermark there should be a strip with metallized elements.
To the right of the portrait of the king, a thin silvery strip is woven into the very canvas of the bill, which is visible only through the light.
And finally, the banknote material itself should be dense, but thin. It feels dry and smooth to the touch, unlike counterfeits, which are sometimes slightly sticky from fresh ink and embossed from trying to replicate the special features of the original.

coins

As mentioned above, the 10 baht banknote is now issued only in metal. When such money first appeared about 10 years ago, vending machines accepted it for 2 euros. But the error was quickly corrected. Also in the form of coins come out 5, 2 and 1 baht. Such small money will be useful for tourists to pay for bus trips. One Thai baht is equal to 100 satang. And you can find coins in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 1 satang. These are very small amounts, so it is almost impossible to exchange them outside the country. Many tourists bring satangs as souvenirs or try to give them as tips or alms.

Thai baht to ruble and dollar

If you are going on an overseas trip, you should definitely be guided by the ratios of the value of currencies. So you can plan your expenses correctly and adequately evaluate the price list of purchases and services in a foreign country. In April 2016, in exchange offices, the Thai baht to the ruble is in the ratio of 1: 1.89. A year ago, it was a little cheaper - 1 to 1.6-1.5. Then the Thai baht fell to 1.4 r. for 1 baht, and after that the increase in its value began.

In January 2016, when the ruble fell sharply, the Thai currency rose to 2.25 to 1. But with the subsequent stabilization of the Russian money exchange rate, there is a trend towards a decrease in the value of the baht, which will be very useful by the beginning of the holiday season. And what is the state of the Thai baht against the dollar? In 2015, the Thai currency slightly but steadily fell in price. Now the exchange rate of the baht to the dollar is 35.14 to 1.

The standard of living in Thailand is quite low. Therefore, a foreigner is considered by many locals as legitimate prey, which it is a sin not to rob. Use these tips to save your hard-earned money:

Exchange the desired amount of currency in your country. To do this, you will need to place an appropriate application with the bank, which is processed within about 5 business days.
Make sure that you always have small money with you - a few bills of 50 baht. Taxi drivers, bus drivers and small merchants may refuse to accept large banknotes. And dishonest businessmen will give you change in a crumpled, folded form. When you open the bills and discover that you have been deceived, the scammer will have already disappeared into the crowd.
Pickpockets will immediately notice the tourist and try to rob him. Therefore, carry only the amount that you are going to spend for one walk and keep the money in several different places.

If you are going to visit the amazing exotic country of Thailand, then before visiting it is important to know everything related to monetary issues in the Kingdom. What currency is in Thailand, its exchange rate against the ruble and the dollar, what money is best to take with you - more on that in the article. About everything in order.

Currency of Thailand

The Thai baht is the official currency. In banking and other documents, the Thai currency is designated as THB. Small change coins are called satangs. One satang is equal to one hundredth of a baht. In general, a trifle in Thailand is not in use. Coins are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50, but you can only get 25 and 50 satang for change in the supermarket. Denominations of 1, 5 and 10 satang are silver, 25 and 50 are copper. More often, prices are rounded to the baht, no one bothers with a trifle.

Banknotes

Banknotes of 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 baht are in circulation. In addition, coins worth 1, 2, 5 and 10 baht are issued. Until recently, the image of the previous monarch of the Kingdom, Bhumibol Adulyadej, was printed on all banknotes and coins. However, after his death on October 13, 2016, the Bank of Thailand began to introduce new banknotes. Old money is withdrawn from circulation, replacing with new ones with the image of the current king Maha Vajiralongkorn.

The denominations on the banknotes are marked with Thai numerals and duplicated with the usual Arabic ones. To make it easier to identify a bill, be guided by color:

20 baht green
50 - lilac,
100 - brick,
500 - purple,
1000 - light brown.

Remember, the image of His Majesty the King on all the banknotes of the country makes them almost sacred in the eyes of the Thais. Therefore, handle banknotes carefully, do not step on, do not throw or dirty.

Exchange rate

The Kingdom has a floating exchange rate. This means that the value of the baht fluctuates from time to time. These fluctuations depend on the season. By spring, the Thai currency is strengthening, its value is growing, but by autumn the price is falling. This is partly due to the tourist periods in the country. The high season lasts from November to April, during which time the state treasury receives injections from visiting tourists, and the currency position is strengthened. In the low season, from May to October, the flow of tourists decreases, and with it the Thai currency also weakens.

In 2018, the dollar to baht exchange rate at the end of the high season was 1 USD = 31.11 THB (end of March). In the summer, the Thai currency loses ground, by the end of July its value was 33.4953 baht per 1 dollar.

The exchange rate against the ruble of the Thai currency was as follows: a maximum of 0.5623 baht per ruble at the end of February 2018, a minimum of 0.4954 in April. The difference is significant.

With what currency to go to Thailand

The information that you can easily exchange Russian rubles in Thailand is not entirely correct. It is possible, but not everywhere and at an unfavorable rate. It is much more convenient to come with dollars or euros, which are accepted at any bank and exchange office. At the same time, if you are traveling with dollars, carry large bills - 50, 100 dollars, since the rate for them is higher than for smaller ones.

The minimum amount of money to start can be exchanged at the airport. The course there, though not the most profitable, but not the worst. The exchanger is located near the point of obtaining a visa on arrival. So, as soon as you have fresh bahts, you can immediately go to get a visa if you need it. You can also buy drinks or a snack, take a taxi if you have not booked a transfer.

Subsequently, change money at banks or special exchange offices. The latter you will find in many tourist places. These are yellow stalls marked with black letters T - T.T. currency exchange. Often the rate in them is even more profitable than in the bank.

All settlements in the country are carried out only in the state currency. You can leave a deposit at the hotel in dollars or euros, sometimes you can buy an excursion from a guide, but in this case the rate will not be the most profitable.

Banks and ATMs

There are many bank branches in tourist areas. The largest and most famous in Thailand are Bangkok Bank (Bangkok Bank), Krungthai Bank (Krungthai Bank), Siam Commercial Bank and Kasikorn Bank. However, anyone nearby is suitable for currency exchange. In every supermarket and shopping center you will find one or more branches. ATMs and self-service terminals are installed in or near them. ATM is installed on the street, in bank branches, in entertainment centers, near Family Mart and 7-Eleven stores.

Difficulties will arise in finding ATMs in rural areas or on little-visited islands. Therefore, if you are planning a trip to such places, take care of a sufficient amount of cash in advance.

Most likely, you will only need a bank to exchange money. You will not be able to open an account on a tourist visa even in the most loyal establishments; you need a student or business visa.

You can easily withdraw money from any ATM of any bank. If you have a currency card, it is better to take it, since the exchange rate of the ruble to the Thai currency during conversion is very unfavorable. All devices issue only local currency. The maximum withdrawal amount varies from bank to bank and is 20-30 thousand baht per withdrawal. When converting rubles into the Thai currency, the average market rate is used. He is considered the most fair.

The withdrawal fee is rather high, most banks charge a fee of 200 baht per transaction, so it is more profitable to withdraw a large amount. In addition, your bank may also charge a fee for cash withdrawals.

Before arriving in Thailand, inform your bank of your forthcoming use of the card abroad and check your credit limit if you use a credit card.

Cashless payments

For payment in supermarkets and shopping centers, hotels and restaurants, bank cards issued by foreign banks are accepted. In such places, signs are installed or there are stickers with Visa, Mastercard icons. Conversion when paying takes place at the rate of the head bank of the country of issue, in Russia - the Central Bank of Russia.

In small shops, they charge a commission for paying by card. It is 2-3% of the amount of the purchase or service. Many places also have a minimum order amount that can be paid by credit card. This amount is usually 300-400 baht. If the purchase price is less, you will have to pay in cash.

The information in the article will help you prepare for your trip and enjoy visiting this amazing exotic country.

Updated: 10/16/2017

Oleg Lazhechnikov

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It seems that he has repeatedly written about this, and why they are needed at all, about that, but the specific answer to the question of what money to take to Thailand remained behind the scenes. Although somewhere in the comments this is said or briefly in the articles themselves ... But since I receive this particular question with a certain frequency, I fill in the gap in the form of a separate article.

I want to note that this post is relevant not only for Thailand, but also for other foreign countries, especially for those where the currency is tugrik (not euros and not dollars).

The currency in Thailand is the Thai baht. In Russia, you can not buy them everywhere, and I would not do this either. And why? Take dollars with you and make no mistake, exchangers in Thailand are at every step. Only in Russia in the exchanger is it better to guess the exchange rate more profitably.

Another effortless option is to take your bank cards with you, which you use in everyday life. The main thing is that this card is accepted abroad, that is, those intended only for Russia will not work. Any will do, but it is better not lower than Visa Classic or Mastercard Standard. The currency of a bank card account (if you don’t bother) is not so important, but other things being equal, dollar cards are preferable. In general, I already wrote, when traveling, I recommended using travel credit cards for payment or debit cards for withdrawing cash with a good rate. I have been trying to minimize cash spending for a long time, although it is hard to do this in Thailand, terminals are only in large stores.

Details about what money to take to Thailand

I briefly answered the question, now we will take a closer look at all possible cases, because if you go deeper and try to minimize losses on currency conversions, you will have to understand the topic a little. But if you don’t want to, then I already wrote the tips above.

All options to take

Rubles. They are taken in Thailand mainly only in Pattaya / Phuket / Bangkok, and even then not everywhere, so they can be considered relatively useless, you will have to look for an exchanger, and the rate will be so-so. I also read that Bangkok Bank began to accept, but did not check it myself. The course they have on the site is indicated and it is predatory.
Cash dollars and euros. On the spot, they can be exchanged for Thai baht at any exchange office or bank, of which there are more than enough in the country. This option is great for those who do not use bank cards much, or simply do not want to bother.
Bank card with a ruble account. In my opinion, one of the most convenient options without problems if you are going on vacation for a couple of weeks. All these troubles with special cards, for the sake of saving a couple of cents, are useless. And you need to know that a bank card is much safer than cash. If you lose cash, then make ends meet, and the card can always be blocked, plus there are limits on the operation. In Thailand, it will be possible to pay for purchases in supermarkets with a ruble card. There will be two conversions, usually through dollars (THB=>USD=>RUB).
Bank card with dollar bill. More profitable option. But it is suitable for those whose income comes in dollars, or who follows the exchange rates and buys in dollars and euros on time. There will be only one conversion for such a card (THB=>USD). Withdrawing money is exactly the same: at ATMs and banks. It is better to take Mastercsrd, usually it has less commissions.
Bank card with euro account. Usually so-so, because it is needed for countries where the euro is in use, and not the tugriks. You need to find out from your bank how the conversions take place, because there is a risk of getting 2 conversions (THB=>USD=>EUR).

cash dollars

Most vacationers simply take cash dollars with them. As I said above, this is a good option for those who do not want to understand. We went to the exchanger, bought a few thousand (well, or how much you need there) and that's all, no additional actions and troubles with finding out bank card commissions. In fact, you can continue to do so. Even if the exchange rate suddenly changes for the worse for you (the ruble rises and the dollar falls), then in a short time (vacation) you are unlikely to lose much. That is, changes in rates will not be noticeable to you.

However, I would still advise you to stock up on a bank card, ruble or dollar. Since the money may run out, and it is better to keep emergency supplies in a bank account, and not in your pocket, it is safer. Well, and winterers, in my opinion, are nowhere without a map. It is one thing to plan expenses for 1-2 weeks, another for 6 months.

How to cut commission costs

Is there any difference what money to bring to Thailand if you are going for the winter, and not for a couple of weeks on vacation? I answered “no” for myself, and I go further with bank cards (different currencies) and take some cash with me just in case. However, here's what else you need to do to cut down on your commission costs:

Find out which banks are in your city and find out what their real conversion fees are (call the bank, read on the forums), and also who does not have a fee for withdrawing cash from an ATM of a third-party bank. Thus, you can try to reduce the cost of all sorts of commissions, of which there can be a lot for the entire wintering. True, it will take time. You can start from my selection of cards.
To withdraw not from ATMs, but at the bank's cash desk, there is no commission of 180 baht for withdrawal.
Convert your income into dollars, get a dollar bank card in Russia, open an account in a Thai bank and get a Thai card to which you can transfer money from Russian accounts or withdraw WebMoney profitably (if you have one).

Well, after you have decided what to take dollars, rubles, or bank cards, you will need to find out as well. True, during the winter, spending can be completely different, both up and down.

P.S. Just in case, it’s always good to have a few hundred bucks in cash in your wallet on any trip abroad, you never know what happens to the card, or some other situation that it’s impossible or inconvenient to withdraw from the card, but you need cash urgently.

P.P.S. Due to the instability of the ruble, it makes sense not only to take a dollar card, but also to transfer half (or even more) of your savings into foreign currency.

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The name of the country comes from a Germanized combination of the words "Thai" and "land".

The territory of the country is located in the western part of the Indochina Peninsula and also occupies the northern part of the Malay Peninsula, washed in the west by the waters of the Andaman Sea, and in the east by the Gulf of Thailand, which is part of the South China Sea. Almost the entire country is covered with tropical jungles. The territory of the state exceeds 514 thousand square kilometers.

The population of Thailand exceeds 67 million people. Despite the fact that the vast majority of the country's population is Thai, there are also many Laotians, Chinese, Khmers, Vietnamese, Malays and Hmong. The official language in the country is Thai.

The capital of the Kingdom of Thailand at this time is the city of Bangkok, located in the northwest of the Indochina peninsula. In addition to the capital, a number of other large cities of the country should be noted, such as Nakhon Ratchusima, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Sawan, Chiang Mai and others.

The history of the country begins in the period of the 13th century, when the kingdom of Sukhothai arose on the territory of modern Thailand, which was replaced by the state of Ayutthaya in the 14th century. For centuries, the people of Thailand have been influenced by the culture of India and China, forming on the basis of this their original culture. The emerging state of the Thais was constantly at war with its neighbors - the Burmese, who carried out predatory campaigns here, and, starting from the 18th century, with European colonialists, in particular Britain. Finally ceding its southern provinces to Britain, Thailand, then called Siam, remained the only independent country in the region. In 1939, Siam became a constitutional monarchy and was renamed Thailand, supporting Japan at the time. During the Second World War, Thailand was formally neutral, which ultimately saved its sovereignty and territorial integrity. In 2006, a military coup took place in the country, which culminated in a change of government, which changed the strategic course of the country's development.

At present, the Kingdom of Thailand is a fairly developed state of its region with a constitutional-monarchical form of government, which has a significant impact on the political processes taking place in the region. The main branches of the national economy of the country are still agriculture, tourism, mining, processing and electronic industries.

The monetary unit of the Kingdom of Thailand is currently Thai baht(THB code 764). The term "bat" was in use in Indochina as early as the 14th century and denoted the common name of the currencies of the countries of the region.

Since the 14th century, the national currency called Tikal has been in circulation in Siam. The country minted large convex coins of gold and silver tikals, which were universally accepted as a single means of payment in the kingdom. Since 1861, coins were introduced into circulation, which were minted in Birmingham and had a traditional round shape. They received the local name "ryen" and were made of copper, zinc, silver and even gold, depending on the denomination. In 1898, Siam switched to the decimal division of the main monetary unit, abandoning the British system. Now one tikal was divided into 100 satangs. Since 1928, the government of Siam decided to introduce a new monetary unit, which was called baht. This currency is also in circulation in modern Thailand.

The national currency of Thailand in its history has experienced quite a lot of upheavals associated with crises and upheavals in the country. At the moment, its rate is such that when exchanging for 1 Thai baht, you can get about 1 Russian ruble in banks. For 1 US dollar they get about 30.5 baht, for 1 euro - 40.6 baht, for 1 Ukrainian hryvnia - about 4 baht, for 1 pound sterling - about 48 baht.

1 Thai baht is divided into 100 satang. The name of the monetary unit comes from the Pali language and literally means "sata" - "hundredth" and "anga" - "part".

Currently, the Bank of Thailand, which forms the issue policy in the country, has issued banknotes in denominations of 20 (twenty), 50 (fifty), 100 (one hundred), 500 (five hundred) and 1000 (one thousand) Thai baht. Coins with a nominal denomination of 25 (twenty-five) and 50 (fifty) satangs, as well as coins with a denomination of 1 (one), 2 (two), 5 (five) and 10 ( ten) baht.

Thai baht banknotes, although not devoid of a small amount of originality in terms of design and decoration, are still for the most part typical of states with a monarchical form of government. So, on the front side of banknotes of all denominations, the king who rules in the country now, Bhumibol Adulyadej, aka Rama IX, is depicted. The denomination of banknotes in digital format is shown in the upper right and lower left corners of the bill. The reverse of the banknotes is also decorated with images of the kings who ruled the country earlier. So, on a banknote of 20 baht there is a full-length portrait of King Mahidol Ananda and a bridge in Bangkok named after him, in 50 baht - a monument to King Rama IV and the world's highest temple stupa Phra Pathom chedi Banknote in the background, in 100 baht - a statue of kings Rama V and VI with servants and children, at 500 baht - a monument to King Rama III and the Buddhist temple of Bangkoke Wat Ratchanadda in the background, at 1000 baht - a full-length portrait of the current king Rama IX and an image of a dam in the background.

Thai banknotes were printed and printed at the Royal Thai Mint in Bangkok.

The coins of Thailand, depending on the denomination, differ in size, the material from which they are made, and the pattern of minting on them. So on the obverse of all coins of Thailand without exception, a profile portrait of the current king Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) is minted. On the reverse of the coins, images of national architectural monuments are minted. So, for example, a 25-satang coin depicts the country residence of the kings of Thailand, 50-satang coins depict a Buddhist temple in the south of the country, 1 baht depicts the royal palace with three pagodas in Bangkok, 2 baht depicts the royal palace of the early period, 5 baht - a Buddhist monastery in the north of the country, at 10 baht - the old coat of arms of the country. Coins in denominations of 25 and 50 satang are made of copper, 1 and 5 baht are made of copper-nickel alloy, and 2 bads are made of brass. The 10 baht coin is made in a bimetallic way: the core of the coin is made of brass, and the rim is made of copper-nickel alloy. All coins of Thailand currently have the correct round radial shape.

All coins of the Kingdom of Thailand were minted at the factories of the Royal Mint in Pathum Thani.

For numerous guests and tourists arriving in the country, exchanging their currency for local is quite easy and simple. Exchange offices are located everywhere in areas of mass congestion of tourists. And these are airports, seaports, recreation centers, hotels, historical and architectural centers. The exchange can also be made in banking institutions, which are located mainly in large cities and the capital of the country. In the resorts of Thailand, local residents are happy to accept US dollars, euros, and pounds sterling as payment for services and goods, so you should not worry about the exchange. The customs legislation in the country regarding the import of currency is also quite liberal and does not provide for restrictions of this kind.

In Thailand, the local currency of Thailand, baht (THB), is accepted for payment for products and services. When traveling to the Kingdom, which currency should I prefer?

Modern Thailand: exchange rate for today

Payment in euros, dollars in Thailand is not carried out, with the exception of payment in the hands of guides, guides who came to work in Thailand. Exchange rate for today:

1 USD - 36.1632 THB
1 RUB – 0.53395 THB
1 EUR - 40.7509 THB

Upon arrival at the airport, you can change some currency for small expenses. The rate will be acceptable, but you should not change all the cash, in the cities you can find the rate much more profitable.

Exchange offices at hotels are not the best choice due to the undervalued exchange rate. The ideal option is Exchange points or banks, branches of which are in large supermarkets.

Important! Official exchange offices often require a passport.

The currency of Thailand against the ruble: features of the exchange

Due to the weakening of the ruble against various currencies, the baht began to grow, approaching 1:2. The currency of Thailand to the ruble for today is:

1 THB - 1.88 RUB;
1 RUB - 0.53 THB.

Please note: there is no direct baht-ruble exchange rate. The conversion of Thai money into rubles is carried out through the dollar. It is difficult to find a normal exchange rate of the ruble in the Kingdom, except for one exchange office in Bangkok, one in Pattaya and a couple in the center.

Eliminate unnecessary searches for exchangers, take rubles with you only on the way back.

What is the best currency to take to Thailand?

In Thailand, all exchange points freely exchange euros, dollars and about ten world currencies. The world generally accepted ratio of their rates extends to Thailand. At exchange points, the exchange rate may differ by only a couple of cents. So what currency is more profitable to take to Thailand?

The average Russian knows almost nothing about checks, but this is the most advantageous scheme for importing funds into Thailand. In Russia, checks can be purchased at Sberbank at face value and sold almost without loss in Thailand. In checks you can bring significantly more money than in cash.

When exchanging Thai baht, it is better to take small banknotes, since tuk-tukers need to be given a specific amount of the fare, otherwise you will not see change.

Thai currency against the dollar. Where is the best place to exchange?

The Thai currency against the dollar has been stable for more than 5 years. Now the rate fluctuates in the range of 34-36 baht per USD. When exchanging dollars throughout the Kingdom, there is a system of different rates for small, medium, large denominations of banknotes. One, two dollars is the cheapest.

It will be advantageous to take with you dollars in denominations of 50, 100. Large bills are popular, they are accepted more expensively than small banknotes. At the same time, if the money is clean, not wrinkled and younger than 2001, you will earn on the exchange transaction.

At each exchange point, banknotes are not broken, so if you have a piece of paper worth 100 USD, and you need to change 20 USD, then the branch employee will not give change - he will change everything.

Thailand. What currency is more profitable when exchanging?

When going on a trip, tourists think about what currency to take to Thailand. Which currency is more profitable?

There are many nuances when exchanging dollars. You will not find such subtleties anywhere else:

banknotes with a date of issue after 2001 are subject to exchange at a high rate;
intact, new banknotes are also accepted at a favorable rate;
the most profitable exchange is the sale of banknotes of high denomination.

Therefore, it is more profitable to exchange dollars in Thailand than euros.

Coins of Thailand

In addition to banknotes, coins in denominations from 25 satang to 10 baht are used in Thailand. 1 baht is equal to 100 satang. Coins with a face value of 25 and 50 satang are made of yellow alloy, 1, 2, 5 baht are made of nickel. Bimetallic coins have a denomination of 10 baht. Denominations up to 10 satang do not exist. They were produced until 1987.

The reverse side of the coins depicts the sights of Thailand and national political figures. Coins of Thailand are used in the country for exchange. In addition to those that are in free circulation, there are also collectible ones.

Banknotes of Thailand

Thai banknotes are most often used in trade and when paying for services. Banknotes have been issued in the country since 1902. For 2012, 16 episodes appeared. Series 15 and 16 are still in circulation today. There is also a 13-series of banknotes, which includes commemorative banknotes - on the occasion of holidays and anniversaries.

The main denominations of banknotes are 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 baht. Satangas are issued only in the form of coins. Banknotes of different denominations and series differ in color. For example, green ones have a value of 20 baht, red ones - 100 baht. The largest ones may be gray or brown, depending on the release date.

Tipping in Thailand

Tipping in Thailand is given in restaurants and cafes, hotels, during or after excursions. The taxi service usually does not expect a tip.

The average size is 10% of the cost of the service, as in the whole world. They do not require additional payment, even if it is accepted in the institution. So, in a restaurant, you can give the standard 10% if it is not included in the order price. At the hotel - for the delivery of a parcel, help with luggage or small receipt - 20 baht is enough. Tips are not accepted in taxis, but it is considered an ugly gesture to take change from the driver. If you want to reward him, you can leave a little more - up to 40-50 baht.

History of currency

The history of the Thai currency began in the XIV century, which includes the first mention of the baht. At that time, this was the name of the Siamese tikal, which was in circulation throughout Indochina. Until 1860, silver and gold coins were minted here. They looked like small round ingots. The local currency acquired a European look by the second half of the 19th century, and in 1898 the country switched to a decimal system of counting. The first paper banknotes in Thailand appeared in 1853. Until 1928, the basic units were tikali, then renamed baht. Since the beginning of the century, 16 series of banknotes have been issued.

Bitcoin in Thailand

Unlike many other states, Thailand works not only with conventional national currencies, but also with cryptocurrencies. In particular, you can cash out “bitcoins” here.

Bitcoin in Thailand is exchanged not only in small exchange offices, but also in banks. To do this, it is enough to have access to your account in the cryptocurrency system and an identity document. Exchange rates differ from exchanger to exchanger, and the easiest way to cash out “bitcoins” is in a banking organization. Here it is considered a completely legal transaction and is not prosecuted in any way.

Traveler's checks/plastic cards

When you go on vacation to Thailand (and especially to a popular resort during the high season), you take a risk if you take cash with you. The easiest and safest way is to use traveler's checks/plastic cards. Even if they are stolen, they cannot be used, and you will not lose money.

Traveler's checks are not as convenient to use as a card, but they cannot be paid without your knowledge. In case of theft or damage, you can restore them for free and quickly. A plastic card is a little more convenient, but it requires more attention. Yes, you can block it immediately, but you can use the money that is stored on the account of a stolen or broken card only with a high commission.